STATES IN NIGERIA- PROFILE · Ethnicity: Delta North includes; Aniocha, Ika, Ukwuani and Ndoisimili ethnic region that speak Delta Igbo while Delta Central and Delta South speak Urhobo,

STATES IN NIGERIA-PROFILE

Second edition

ENUGU, DELTA, OGUN, KOGI, BAUCHI,

KADUNA

ENUGU

DELTA

OGUN

KOGI

BAUCHI

KADUNA

South East

South South

South West

North Central

North East

North West

ENUGU STATE

Population(2016)(NBS/NPC): 4,411,100

Unemployment Rate(2017,Q3)(%)(NBS): 20.2

Literacy Rate(2010)(%)(NBS): 89.46

Area: 7,161 km2 (2,765 sq mi)

Density: 460/km2 (1,200/sq mi)

IGR (2017) (Nbn):22.04

FAAC (2017)(Nbn): 37.83

GDP(2015)($bn): 5.86

Budget(2018)(Nbn): 98.60

ENUGU STATEOVERVIEW

Enugu State was created on 27 August 1991 and is located in the

South-East geo-political zone of Nigeria. It’s capital and largest city

is Enugu, prominent for being the first location coal was mined in

commercial quantity in Nigeria (1909).

LGA: Enugu has 17 Local Government Areas (LGA), namely

Aninri, Awgu, Enugu East, Enugu North, Enugu South,

Ezeagu, Igbo-Etiti, Igboeze North, Igboeze South, Isi-Uzo,

Nkanu East, Nkanu West, Nsukka, Oji River, Udenu, Udi,

Uzo-Uwani.

Ethnicity: Enugu indigenes are predominantly of Igbo ethnicity

and Igbo is the native language. However, English serves as the

state’s official language.

Motto: Enugu State’s motto is “Coal City State”.

ECONOMY

Trading contributes about 18.8% to Nigeria’s GDP, it is the

dominant occupation in the urban area of Enugu followed by

Services which contributes 12.9%.

Manufacturing: A small proportion of the population is engaged in

manufacturing activities. Enugu has industries that satisfies both local

and international needs. Some of these industries include; Enugu

Vegetable Oil Products Limited, Nachi, Niger gas Company Limited,

Emene, Aluminium Product Limited, Ohebe-Dim, Enugu Building

Materials Industries Ltd, Emene. Ama Breweries Plc was reported to

be the largest in Africa in 2003.

Agriculture: The state is rich in agricultural produce such as Yam

tubers, Palms Kanel and Rice which is the main produce.

Mineral resources found in the state include; Coal, Limestone, Iron

ore, Crude oil. Natural gas and Bauxite were also discovered.

DELTA STATE

Population (2016)(NBS/NPC): 5,663,400

Unemployment Rate(2017,Q3)(% )(NBS):18.0


Area: 17,698 km2 (6,833 sq mi)

Density 245 per sq km

IGR(2017)(Nbn):51.89

FAAC(2017)(Nbn): 111.20

GDP(2015)($bn): 20.8

Budget(2018)(Nbn): 308.90

DELTA STATEOVERVIEW

Delta State is an oil and agricultural producing state located in the South-

South geo-political zone of Nigeria. It was established on 27 August 1991

and Asaba city is Delta’s capital. Warri however, is the economic nerve

center of the state and also the most populated.

LGA: Delta has 25 Local Government Areas (LGA), namely: Oshimili,

Aniocha, Aniocha South, Ika South, Ika North-East, Ndokwa West,

Ndokwa East, Isoko south, Isoko North, Bomadi, Burutu, Ughelli

South, Ughelli North, Ethiope West, Ethiope East, Sapele, Okpe,

Warri North, Warri South, Uvwie, Udu, Warri Central, Ukwani,

Oshimili North and Patani.

Ethnicity: Delta North includes; Aniocha, Ika, Ukwuani and Ndoisimili

ethnic region that speak Delta Igbo while Delta Central and Delta South

speak Urhobo, Ijaw, Isoko, and Itsekiri. English however is the official

language of the State.

Motto: Delta State’s motto is “The Big Heart of the Nation”.

ECONOMY

Crude Oil: Delta State supplies about 35% of Nigeria's

crude oil and some considerable amount of natural gas.

Industry: The state participates primarily in the processing

of raw materials such as rubber and timber and Plywood

(AT&P) in Sapele, Asaba Textile Mill, Ughelli Glass Factory,

Delta Boatyard, and the Delta Steel Company, Ovwian.

Agriculture: Delta state has significant investment in

Fisheries and is also blessed with fresh Fish, Crabs, Shrimps

and dried fish in almost all the local governments areas.

Agricultural produce includes; Yam, Palm oil, Cassava,

rubber, Plantain & Timber.

Mineral Resources found in the state include: industrial

Clay, Silica, Lignite, Kaolin, Tar sand, decorative Rocks &

Limestone.

OGUN STATE


Unemployment(2017,Q3)(%)(NBS): 9.7


Area: 16,980.55 km2 (6,556.23 sq mi)

Density: 220/km2 (570/sq mi)

IGR (2017) (Nbn): 74.84

FAAC(2017)(Nbn): 26.19

GDP(2015)($bn): 18.48

Budget(2018)(Nbn): 345.42

Tourist Attractions include; Olumo Rock in Abeokuta,

Birikisu Sugbo Shrine at Oke-Eri, Yemoji Natural

Swimming Pool at Ijebu-Ode, Oyan Dam in Abeokuta

North, Iwopin Boat Regatta, Ebute-Oni in Ogun Waterside,

Madam Tinubu Shrine, Oronna Shrine, Ilaro. Forest

Reserve, Old Manse at Ogbe, Ota and Ijamido River

Shrine,Ota.

OGUN STATEOVERVIEW

Ogun State is located in the south-west geo-political zone of

Nigeria. The state has a high concentration of industrial estates and

is considered as the major manufacturing hub/nerve center in

Nigeria. Ogun was created on 3 February 1976 with Abeokuta as

the capital city.

LGA: Ogun has 20 Local Government Areas(LGA) namely;

Abeokuta North, Abeokuta South, Ado-Odo/Ota, Ewekoro,

Ifo, Ijebu East, Ijebu North, Ijebu North East, Ijebu Ode,

Ikenne, Imeko Afon Obafemi Owode, Odogbolu Odeda,

OgunWaterside, RemoNorth, Sagamu(Shagamu), Yewa

North, Yewa South.

Ethnicity: Six ethnic groups exist in Ogun state namely; Egba,

Ijebu, Remo, Egbado, Awori and Egun. Yoruba is widely spoken

but English is the official language.

Motto: The States’ motto is “Gateway State”.

ECONOMY

Agriculture is the economic mainstay of the state, with produce like

Rice, Corn (maize), Cassava (manioc), Yams, Plantains, Bananas,

Cocoa, Kola nuts, Rubber, Palm oil and Palm kernels, Tobacco,

Cotton, and Timber as the main crops.

Manufacturing/ Industry: The state is arguably the manufacturing

hub of Nigeria making products locally and reducing importation.

The Aro granite quarries near Abeokuta, provides building material

for majorly southern Nigeria. Industries produce cement, Canned

foods, Foam, Rubber, Paint, Tires, Carpets, Aluminum products, and

Plastics. Abeokuta, an important market center, is a terminus of the

roads and railways coming from Lagos and other parts of the

country.

Mineral Resources include; Limestone, Chalk, Phosphates, and

Clay.

KOGI STATE


Unemployment(2017,Q3)(% )(NBS): 21.4


Area: 29,833 km2 (11,519 sq mi)

Density: 284 /km2

IGR (2017) (Nbn): 11.24

FAAC (2017)(Nbn): 39.65

GDP(2015)($bn): 6.42

Budget(2018)(Nbn): 147.80

KOGI STATEOVERVIEW

Kogi is a state in the North-Central geo-political zone of Nigeria. It is

popularly called the confluence state because of the presence of the

confluence River Niger and Benue and the positioning of the state

connecting 10 Nigerian states Anambra, Enugu, Benue, Nasarawa, Niger,

Kwara, Ekiti, Ondo, Edo and FCT. Kogi was created on the 27th August

1991 and its capital is Lokoja.

LGA: Kogi has 21 Local Government Areas (LGA), namely; Adavi,

Ajaokuta, Ankpa, Bassa, Dekina, Ibaji, Idah, Igalamela-Odolu,

Ijumu, Kabba/Bunu, Koton Karfe, Lokoja, Mopa-Muro, Ofu,

Ogori/Magongo, Okehi, Okene, Olamaboro, Omala, Yagba East &

Yagba West.

Ethnicity: There are three main ethnic groups in Kogi: Igala, Ebira, and

Okun. The Igalas have the largest ethnicity in Kogi. English is however, the

official language.

Motto: The States’ motto is “The Confluence State”.

ECONOMY

Agriculture is the mainstay of the economy. Major crops include

Yams, Cassava (manioc), Rice, Sorghum, Beans, Corn (maize), and

Cotton. Fishing is also practiced.

Industries: Kogi has coal, steel and other mineral industries.

Mineral Resources: Kogi State is blessed with strategic minerals

which include Iron Ore, Mica, Marble, Limestone, Coal, Crude Oil,

Gold, Kaolin, Casserite, Columbite, Tantalite, Feldspar and

Dolomite.

Tourist Attractions: Notable tourist sites are: Colonial Relics (such

as Lord Lugard House), River Niger and Benue confluence and the

Igneous Rock mountains.

BAUCHI STATE


Unemployment Rate(2017,Q3)(%)(NBS):9.1


Area: 49,119 km2 (18,965 sq mi)

Density: 95/km2 (250/sq mi)

IGR (2017)(Nbn):4.37

FAAC (2017)(Nbn):39.52

GDP(2015)($bn): 4.35

Budget(2018)(Nbn): 168.00

BAUCHI STATEOVERVIEW

Bauchi State is located in the North-East geo-political zone of Nigeria,

Bauchi was created on 3 February 1976 and its capital is Bauchi. The

western and northern parts of the state are generally mountainous and

rocky because the state is close to the Jos Plateau and Cameroun

mountains.

LGA: Bauchi has 20 Local Government Areas (LGA) namely; Alkaleri,

Bauchi, Bogoro, Damban, Darazo, Dass, Ganjuwa, Giade,

Itas/Gadau, Jama’are, Katagum, Kirfi, Misau, Ningi, Shira, Tafawa-

Balewa, Toro, Warji and Zaki.

Ethnicity: The state is composed of 55 tribal groups in which Hausa,

Fulani, Gerawa, Sayawa, Jarawa, Bolewa, Kare-Kare, Kanuri,

Warjawa, Zulawa, and Badawa are the main tribes. English however, is

the official language.

Motto: The state’s motto is “Pearl of Tourism”.

ECONOMY

Agriculture: Bauchi’s vast fertile soil is an added advantage for

agricultural products such as Maize, Rice, Millet, Groundnut and

Guinea corn. Irrigation farming is practiced and supported by the

use of dams like Balanga dam. Cattle and other livestock are also

reared in the state.

Manufacturing: Industries in the area produce Iron and Steel,

Water, Ceramics, Food and etc.

Mineral Resources in the state include; Gold, Cassiterite (tine

ore), Columbite, Gypsium, Wolfram, Coal, Limestone, Lignite,

Iron-ore & Clay.

Tourism: The State is blessed with many tourist attractions one

of which is the famous Yankari Game reserve.

KADUNA STATE


Unemployment Rate(2017,Q3)(%)(NBS):29.0


Area: 46,053 km2 (17,781 sq mi)

Density: 154.2 p/km²

IGR (2017)(Nbn): 26.53

FAAC (2017)(Nbn): 50.81

GDP(2015)($bn): 14.38

Budget(2018)(Nbn): 216.50

KADUNA STATEOVERVIEW

Kaduna is a state in the North-west geo-political zone of Nigeria,

Kaduna was created on 27 May 1967 and its capital is Kaduna city.

LGA: Kaduna has a total of 23 Local Government Areas (LGA)

namely; Birni-Gwari, Chikun, Giwa, Igabi, Ikara, jaba, Jema'a,

Kachia, Kaduna North, Kaduna South, Kagarko, Kajuru,

Kaura, Kauru, Kubau, Kudan, Lere, Makarfi, Sabon-Gari,

Sanga, Soba, Zango-Kataf, Zaria.

Ethnicity: Kaduna is populated with about 59 to 63 different ethnic

groups. Hausa and Fulani are the dominant ethnic groups. English is

the official language.

Tourisim: Major tourist attractions include; Luggard Hall and

Government Monument Bridge, Nok Terra Cotta, National

Museum/Monument, Emir of Zazzau's Palace

Motto: The State’s motto is “Centre of Learning”.

ECONOMY

Agriculture: Kaduna produces Cotton and Peanuts (groundnuts) for

export. Other crops include Shea nuts, Ginger, and Pepper. Vegetables

are grown in the riverine flood plains, brown Sugar is processed locally

from Sugarcane. Onions, Soybeans and Tobacco is a major cash crop

around Zaria (where cigarettes are made).

Industry: Manufacturing products from Kaduna include; Textiles,

Machinery & Steel, Aluminum etc. The industry nonetheless experience

continuous decline in production owing to negligence and factory

closures.

Mineral resources in the State include; Kaolin, Gold, Clay,

Serpentinite, Asbestos, Amethyst, Kyanite, Graphite, Mica,

Aquamarine, Rock, Topaz, Fluorspar, Tourmaline, Gemstone, Tantalite,

Graphite and Sillimanite graphite an important raw material used in the

production of pencils, crucibles, electrodes, generator brushes and

other sundry parts.

Disclaimer: Content on this document are sourced from

▪ National Bureau of Statistics (NBS)

▪ National Population Census (NPC)

▪ Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN)

▪ World Population Prospects (2017 Revision)

▪ Rivers, Benue, Anambra, Adamawa, Lagos and Kano official website

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